'Tis the Season -- Flu Season, That Is
Ah, spring: warming weather, daffodils -- and an increase in seasonal influenza cases.
Latest Health News
Why Didn’t the Whooping Cough Vaccines Work?
Some vaccines require additional booster shots later on down the road, to keep patients protected from a disease.
Concussions and Suicide: Is There a Connection?
A concussion could raise an adult's likelihood of committing suicide by 300 percent, even without a history of psychiatric issues.
Mercury Levels In Today's Ocean Fish
Although fish is considered good for your health, science has been warning about high levels of mercury and other pollutants in ocean fish for years....
Why Do People Mimic Facial Expressions?
Have you ever noticed how seeing a friend laugh can cause you to laugh as well? New research suggests that people instinctually use facial mimicry as...
Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death
Sudden death in young athletes is devastating for all concerned. Now there may be a possibility of treatment.
Stressed? You Might Also Be Burning fat
Stress might wreak havoc on your day, but could it have a slightly positive effect on your health?
An Effective sun Protection Program for Children
Summer's not that far off, so it's time to begin thinking about protecting children's skin.
Get Your Teens Screened for Depression
Mental health needs to start being taken seriously.
Children's Oral Health – Keeping Teeth Healthy
Prevention is nearly always better than cure, and when it comes to your child's oral health, that's especially true.
Want to Prevent Lung Cancer? Get Higher
Avoiding cigarettes is one way to prevent lung cancer-but could getting higher also work?
How Meditation Might Help Chronic Pain
Veterans who have been wounded often deal with chronic pain conditions. A new study suggests they might be able to help themselves.
Overweight? Obese? You Might Also Be Healthy
Tens of millions of people labeled overweight or obese by the body mass index (BMI) scale might soon feel vindicated.
Type 1 Diabetes Cure In the Works
A breakthrough in diabetes type 1 research could mean replacing needles with healthy cells inside the body.
Difficulty Getting Pregnant? Try Testing Your Partner's Sperm
For couples having trouble getting pregnant, there are a variety of procedures that can help them conceive. New research indicates that testing the m...
Is Your Brain Chemistry Hijacked?
Trying to quit something such as smoking, drinking or eating junk food can be a difficult task. New research sheds some light on why the human brain ...
Improving Medical Care for Veterans
Twenty years ago, the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system had some serious problems. Although problems still exist, there are also bright spots....
How Driving Affects Health in Older Adults
Keeping Grandma and Grandpa behind the wheel might be more consequential for their health then previously thought.
